Palace of the sun

On every DPRK tour itinerary is a visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the mausoleum where Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il “lie in state”.

The Kims

Statues, photos and murals of the Kims (Il-sung, Jong-il, Jong-un) are everywhere in North Korea, and I do mean everywhere:

Alternative reality

I’m writing this post in North Korea although of course I won’t be able to post it until we’re out of the country. Facebook reminded me the other day that I’ve been using their social network for 10 whole years. In that time I’ve become completely accustomed to posting my random thoughts and opinions whenever I get the urge.